Albania Liberation Day (29/11)

Liberation Day in Albania — is a national holiday celebrated annually on November 29 in honor of the liberation of the country from the German occupiers in 1944. Although for some time the date of its celebration changed.

With the coming to power of the Democratic Party in 1992, Liberation Day began to be celebrated on the same day as Independence Day — on November 28. After the transfer of power to the Socialist Party in 1997, the holiday date was again moved to November 29.

This holiday is a state holiday and is celebrated in honor of the liberation of the country from fascist occupiers during the Second World War, when Albania was occupied by the troops of fascist Italy since 1939. Since September 1943, troops of Nazi Germany joined the occupiers.

Thus, the Germans hoped to prevent the Allies from entering Yugoslavia from Greek territory. The Partisan National Liberation Army (ALLA), led by communist leader Enver Hoxha, liberated Shkoder on November 28, 1944, and the entire territory of the country was cleared of invaders the next day.

Liberation Day is celebrated throughout the country. On this day, as well as on Independence Day, national flags fly over all government institutions in Albania, parades are held in many cities, and — concerts and mass celebrations of people are held everywhere.

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